Discover the Power of Independent Travel with
Virtual
Public Transport
Virtual Public Transport is a groundbreaking Virtual Reality platform designed primarily for neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism or mild intellectual disabilities. However, it also offers significant benefits to anyone seeking to navigate public transport independently, such as elderly individuals aiming to preserve their mobility or vocational students requiring transportation for their internships.
Within a secure and realistic VR setting, users can hone essential travel skills, enhance their executive functions, boost self-confidence, and prepare themselves for real-world experiences!
Cultivate essential skills within a secure Virtual Reality setting.
Virtual Public Transport presents a well-structured and low-stimulation learning atmosphere where users can gradually master independent travel using public transport.
Our cutting-edge 6DoF technology delivers an immersive experience, enabling students to enhance their executive functions, including time management, attention maintenance, and planning. This thoroughly equips your students for solo travel.
Effortless Integration, Impactful Outcomes
Our plug & play public transport training necessitates just a VR headset accompanied by the relevant software. Through our train-the-trainer program, caregivers discover how to effectively assist clients in navigating Virtual Public Transport.
Learning to travel
- Use a travel planner app or website to determine your route.
- Check in advance which bus or train you need to take, at what time, and where you need to transfer.
- Recognize important details such as line numbers, departure times, and stops.
Selecting the right bus or train.
- Check the information boards at the bus stop or train station to confirm if your bus or train is arriving.
- Pay close attention to the line number, the final destination, and any changes in the route or departure time.
- Use your working memory to remember at which stop you need to get off or transfer.
Dealing with Unexpected Situations like Delays
- Stay calm if your travel time changes or a train is delayed.
- Check for alternatives in the app or on the board.
- Be flexible: sometimes you need to choose a different route or wait for a bit.
- Try to come up with solutions, such as taking a different connection or asking for help from public transport staff.
Social interactions in public transportation
- Courteousness towards fellow travelers and public transport staff.
- Ask drivers, conductors, or at an information desk for help if you are unsure about your connection.
Virtual Public Transport: An Ideal Companion for Citizenship Education!
With Virtual Public Transport, citizenship objectives are easily met. Our engaging VR platform empowers students to navigate independently while boosting their social skills.
Through interactive lessons, information is grasped faster and remembered more effectively. Explore how Virtual Public Transport can assist your school in fulfilling these essential goals!
In the realm of education, particularly in special education, a key objective is to empower students to navigate society as independently as possible. Mastering the use of public transportation is a vital skill in this endeavor.
Focusing on independence and social involvement, it is crucial in caregiving to empower clients to operate with as much autonomy as possible.
Virtual OV is a groundbreaking VR solution designed for municipalities to educate residents—including neurodivergent individuals and other vulnerable populations—on how to navigate public transportation independently in a safe and accessible way.
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